by Charity Lee Jennings | Feb 23, 2017
Peace — that was the other name for home. ~Kathleen Norris The man behind me leaned his body into mine. I shifted, trying to make the ascent more bearable but bumped the woman in front. Someone else stood at my side. You are in my space. I wanted to shout it out....
by Charity Lee Jennings | Dec 1, 2016
Have you read Falling Behind – Part 1? “I’ve been here before. I think we have to take a bus,” Brian says. We start down a hallway that, compared to those in terminal one, is narrow and barren. That bus Brian mentioned turns into an escalator, a train, another train,...
by Charity Lee Jennings | Nov 23, 2016
Two young men, between bites of burgers, recount recent travels. As one destination piles atop another, their stories swell. They wear a nonchalant freedom and I wish I could don their wings, if only for a day. They are at the table beside us, in the Hong Kong...
by Charity Lee Jennings | Nov 9, 2016
Have you read – Travelling With A Friend Part 1? The airport McDonald’s is bubbling with energy. People make it through the winding wait with steaming food in hand – they attempt to find chairs and tables in a space overflowing. I find seating for three and arrange...
by Charity Lee Jennings | Nov 4, 2016
“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” Helen Keller I press the snooze button. 4:40am. My bed feels cozy, blanket soft. I groan. Who gets up at this hour? I let sleep pull me away. “You better wake up.” My husband interrupts...
by Charity Lee Jennings | Mar 3, 2016
When the days are cold, China turns to hot pot for warmth and comfort. Hot pot restaurants are plentiful and are filled with family and friends cooking meat and vegetables over a simmering pot of stock. A memorable experience. Their tasty broths and variety of...
